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Topic-The Right Dog for the Job

Common Core Standards-RI.4.5 Describe the overall structure (e., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution)of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text. W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.

Suggested Student Objectives-Students will identify the sequence of events in a text and use these events to help summarize the text. Students will research ways in which dogs are trained to help humans.

Suggested Additional Readings-The Sticky Coyote

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Assessments- Student writing and activities will be assessed using a 4 point ELA rubric.

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